Information For Authors

Interested in submitting to this journal? We recommend that you review the About the Journal page for the journal's section policies, as well as the Author Guidelines. Authors need to register with the journal prior to submitting or, if already registered, can simply log in and begin the five-step process.

GJBEI welcomes original, unpublished manuscripts across business and economics, including economics and economic policy, business administration, finance and banking, accounting and auditing, marketing, logistics and supply chain management, economic innovation and technology, and sustainable development and green economy. Prospective authors should review the guidelines below before submitting.

Aims and Scope

GJBEI is a specialized journal publishing theoretical, empirical, applied, and review contributions making a clear, demonstrable contribution to knowledge or practice in business and economics. The journal particularly encourages research addressing challenges relevant to developing economies, fragile states, and post-conflict economic reconstruction, though submissions are welcomed from authors worldwide regardless of nationality, institutional affiliation, or geographic focus.

Peer Review Process

All research and review articles undergo double-blind peer review, in which both author and reviewer identities remain anonymous throughout. Submissions are first screened by the Editor-in-Chief for scope fit, originality, and adherence to author guidelines. Manuscripts passing initial screening are sent to a minimum of two independent expert reviewers, who recommend Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject. Revised manuscripts are re-reviewed by the original reviewers where applicable. The typical target for a first decision is 6–8 weeks from submission, and the Editor-in-Chief holds final authority on all acceptance decisions.

Plagiarism and Text-Similarity Policy

Every manuscript is screened with a recognized plagiarism-detection tool (e.g., Turnitin or iThenticate) prior to review. Similarity thresholds apply to the overall manuscript, excluding the reference list and properly attributed quotations:

0%–15% (Acceptable): proceeds to peer review.

16%–25% (Minor Concern): author notified; revision required before review.

26%–40% (Major Concern): returned to the author for substantial revision.

Above 40% (Unacceptable): rejected outright; the author may resubmit only if substantially rewritten.

Self-plagiarism is assessed under the same thresholds. Post-publication findings of plagiarism are handled under the journal's Correction and Retraction Policy.

Generative AI Policy

Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot) may be used only to improve language, grammar, and readability, or to assist with code formatting — never to generate original scientific content, data, analysis, or conclusions. Any AI use must be disclosed in a "Declaration of Generative AI Use" section before the reference list. AI tools cannot be listed as authors. AI-generated or AI-assisted images, figures, or altered visual data are not permitted, except where explicitly approved by the editor for illustrative, non-data purposes. Authors remain fully accountable for the accuracy and integrity of the entire manuscript.

Authorship Criteria

Authorship is limited to individuals who made a substantial contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the work; drafted or critically revised the manuscript; approved the final version; and agree to be accountable for it. Authors must disclose all funding sources, declare conflicts of interest, and obtain permissions for use of previously published material. Others who contributed materially should be named in the Acknowledgements. The corresponding author manages communication with the journal on behalf of all co-authors.

Research and Publication Ethics

Human-participant studies require ethics review board approval and informed consent.

Animal studies must confirm compliance with institutional/national guidelines.

All financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest must be disclosed.

Data fabrication, falsification, image manipulation, and duplicate submission are treated as serious misconduct, investigated per COPE guidelines.

Reviewers and editors must declare conflicts of interest, maintain confidentiality, and evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit.

Correction and Retraction

Minor errors are addressed via a formal Corrigendum. Errors materially affecting a finding's validity, or confirmed misconduct, result in Retraction following COPE guidelines, with a notice linked to the original article.

Withdrawal Policy

Authors wishing to withdraw a manuscript prior to publication must submit a written request to the Editorial Office, signed by all authors, stating the reason for withdrawal, as early as possible in the editorial process.

During screening or peer review: manuscripts may be withdrawn at the author's request, subject to acknowledgement by the Editorial Office.

After acceptance but before formal publication: considered only in exceptional circumstances and requires Editor-in-Chief approval.

After formal publication: withdrawal is not permitted; such cases are handled under the Retraction procedure above.

Authors who withdraw without valid justification after peer review has begun, or who submit the same manuscript simultaneously to another journal, may be barred from future submissions to GJBEI.

Copyright and Open Access

GJBEI is fully open access. Submission fees and article processing charges (APCs) are currently waived for all articles submitted through December 2027. Authors retain copyright and, upon acceptance, grant GJBEI and Hormuud University a non-exclusive license to publish under a CC BY 4.0 license. Authors must confirm the work is original, unpublished elsewhere, and free of third-party copyright infringement.

Article Types Accepted

Original Research Article (approx. 5,000–8,000 words)

Review Article (approx. 6,000–10,000 words)

Case Study (approx. 4,000–7,000 words)

Short Communication (approx. 2,000–3,500 words)

Policy Analysis Paper (approx. 4,000–7,000 words)

Conceptual Paper (approx. 5,000–8,000 words)

Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts must be double-blind prepared and include a title, abstract, and keywords, structured as follows:

Cover Letter and a separate Title Page with author names, affiliations, and corresponding author contact details.

Abstract: approximately 200–300 words covering purpose, methods, key findings, and conclusion.

Keywords: 5–8 terms, listed immediately below the abstract.

Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results/Findings, and Discussion, followed by a Conclusion.

Acknowledgements, Declaration of Generative AI Use (where applicable), and References (APA style) follow the Conclusion.

Review articles, short communications, case studies, policy analysis papers, and conceptual papers may adapt this structure to the nature of the contribution, but must retain a title, abstract, and keywords.

Formatting Guidelines

Font style: Century Gothic, used consistently throughout the manuscript.

Font size: 12 pt for body text.

Line spacing: 1.5 lines throughout the manuscript.

Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.

Page size: A4, with pages numbered consecutively.

Text alignment: justified.

Manuscripts that do not conform to these requirements may be returned to authors for correction before peer review.

Reference Style

GJBEI follows the American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style, 7th edition, for in-text citations and the reference list.

In-text citations use the author–date format, e.g., (Abdi & Hassan, 2023).

The reference list is arranged alphabetically by author surname, with a hanging indent, at the end of the manuscript.

DOIs, where available, must be included for journal articles and other electronic sources.

Authors should consult the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th edition) for guidance on specific source types.

Publication Frequency and Fees

GJBEI publishes biannually (Issue 1 in September, Issue 2 in March), Submission fees and Article Processing Charges (APCs) are currently waived for articles submitted through December 2027.

Submission

Manuscripts should be submitted online through the journal's OJS submission portal (https://journals.hu.edu.so/index.php/gjbei). Authors should ensure their manuscript, cover letter, and any required declarations (ethics approval, conflicts of interest, AI use) are complete before submission. For submission support or editorial queries, contact the Editorial Office at gjbei@hu.edu.so.